be on the track of

Example Sentences

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"But a big surprise is always a clue you might be on the track of something."

From Time Magazine Archive

It is Spinosa's plausible method that has deceived people; they supposed that one who employed geometry, and proceeded by way of axioms and definitions, must be on the track of truth.

From Diderot and the Encyclopædists (Vol 1 of 2) by Morley, John

"This is the right place, according to the map," said Fred, as though to assure himself and the others that they must be on the track of the hidden wealth.

From The Young Treasure Hunter or, Fred Stanley's Trip to Alaska by Webster, Frank V.

Cinders was obviously exploring on his own account, and believed himself to be on the track of some quarry.

From The Rocks of Valpre by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)

It seemed to him that Ransome was taking an unusually long time about it, that he must be on the track of some terrible discovery.

From Anne Severn and the Fieldings by Sinclair, May